A statement of what the doctor does | This is already present in the standard appraisal documentation for NHS and private sector doctors; locums and substantive post holders, in all four of the UK devolved administration |
Evidence that the doctor is fit practise those activities, including: | |
• Certification of having effectively taken part in appraisal | Part of GMC's existing plan |
• Certification of meeting local standards for clinical governance and that there are no local concerns | Part of GMC's existing plan |
• The results from case-based and conventional audits | Easily and often already incorporated into advice on completing appraisal documentation |
• The doctor's reflective continuing professional development within an annual personal development plan | Already an existing part of appraisal and its link to continuing professional development |
• The views of patients and colleagues (360 degree assessment) including complaints and their outcome | Ongoing work by GMC and some medical Royal Colleges to develop questionnaires in this context |
• Certification of technical skills required for the doctor's role (such as communication skills, medical records keeping and cardiopulmonary resuscitation)a | Can easily be incorporated into either appraisal or clinical governance where appropriate. There is a danger of creating a new industry around this particular point and further clarity is required as to validity and reliability of such certificates if they are to be considered. |
• Self-certification of health and probity | Specific wording already provided by the GMC guidance on revalidation |
• Other speciality specific evidence as required | This could be advised by the appropriate Royal Colleges |